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Mc Alisterville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 281 students in Mc Alisterville, PA, 44% of all K-12 students in Mc Alisterville, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Mc Alisterville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mc Alisterville Private Schools (2026-27)

Juniata Christian School Photo
Juniata Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
(1)
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Map of Cocolamus Christian School
Cocolamus Christian School
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
Christian
21 Bunkertown Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-3154
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Map of Shade Mountain School
Shade Mountain School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
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Mc Alisterville, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ridgeside School
Ridgeside School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Amish
2200 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
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Mc Alisterville, PA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
281
Students
17
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mc Alisterville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
281 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
6%
27%
0.13
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
265 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
93%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$6,689
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mc Alisterville, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Mc Alisterville, PA is Juniata Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mc Alisterville?
3 private schools are located in Mc Alisterville.
What percentage of students in Mc Alisterville go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Mc Alisterville are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mc Alisterville?
100% of private schools in Mc Alisterville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

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